I am currently working in MTR Corporation Limited as Quality Assurance Engineer II. I am in charge of the delivery of product and service assurance by means of adherence to the quality management system that is robust, effective, efficient and continuously improved upon when deficiency and risks have been identified throughout the project life cycle.

The ME programme is very helpful to me for my current job in the areas such as audit and surveillance on E&M works. The course provided me a good foundation of engineering sense to give fair judgement in technical assessments. Therefore, I would like to thank the ME department and I hope my junior fellows enjoy their studies and have a wonderful future.

Studying Mechanical Engineering gave me a solid understanding of engineering mathematics, mechanics and materials, thermodynamics, engineering design, manufacturing and other interesting topics. These are the fundamentals for most engineering careers, such as roles in aviation, public utilities, building services, consultancy and contracting. I have always emphasised effectiveness and efficiency when facing engineering problems. Taught by experienced and dedicated professors and teaching fellows, we become excellent problem solvers and uphold a good reputation in the industry.

Soft skills are as critical as management skills for mechanical engineers. PolyU and the ME department offer opportunities for students’ all-round development, such as overseas internships, open competitions and scholarships. I worked as a research assistant at a university in Korea, gaining insight into mixed reality and Industry 4.0, and working with international colleagues. I also participated in the ASME Student Design Competition in America and ABU Robocon in Hong Kong, equipping myself with theoretical and practical knowledge of robotics development and project management experience.

Learning at PolyU is rewarding. The Department of Mechanical Engineering provides numerous learning opportunities for students’ all-round development. For example, I entered two competitions, which gave me valuable experiences that I could never have learned in class. These experiences polished my hard and soft skills, such that I can apply them in my future career. Apart from that, ME has very strong alumni connections, which provides us with valuable opportunities to obtain career advice. I gained practical experience and received professional advice from my alumni mentors. They helped me greatly to determine my professional/academic path in life.

I hope that I will be one of the generous alumni who offer guidance to their juniors and help them to overcome their difficulties.

Have you ever thought about how faucets bring you water or how air conditioners generate cool or warm air?

Without adequate knowledge, how can we be capable of designing and building different facilities and equipment?

Welcome to the PolyU Department of Mechanical Engineering. During the course of my studies in the past few years, I have the same goal as other schoolmates – striving for a higher GPA. Yes! This is one effective way to show how well you have learnt and how exceptionally prepared you are for your future. To me, I have interpreted GPA as “Gathered, Patient and Aggressive”.

Gathered

Some people prefer working alone because they may reckon that others would obstruct their learning progress. However, I believe your schoolmates can be your support and motivation to keep you moving forward. Through discussions and cooperation, you will discover the fun of studying with your peers and develop deeper understanding of the programme.

Patient

As a university student, you delve into different concepts and explore as much as you can. Do not feel disappointed when you encounter problems. Instead, I encourage you to put more effort patiently on the things you have never come across. Believe it or not, eventually you will not only solve the problems, you will be able to grasp the main concepts and also grow your knowledge thoroughly.

Aggressive

Instructors and teachers are your learning partners. Be an aggressive student! Ask your instructors whenever you have questions in your mind. I am sure that they are always happy to guide you to the right direction. You will be proud of yourself once you equip yourself with professional skills and knowledge in your university studies. I am now a Graduate Trainee at ATAL Engineering Limited. I never stop learning every day in my work.

My most memorable and interesting experience during my university life is a self-directed group project with guidance by a mentor. It was exciting and challenging for us to carry out a series of activities, including product design, rapid prototyping, materials procurement, parts manufacturing, assembly, testing and commissioning, under the time and budget constraints. I enjoyed the teamwork as everyone in our team highly devoted to this project. We solved problems together through discussion, collaboration and inspiration by our mentor. I had a strong sense of satisfaction when our invention came to birth. Also, I really treasure the tighter bond developed between our mentor and us.

I had a fruitful and delightful time in PolyU. PolyU helps sharpen my competitive edges at all levels, from technical knowledge to project management skills. Also, thanks to the arrangement by ME department, I got good chances to broaden my horizons through technical visits to different engineering companies in Hong Kong. PolyU is a place full of resources and opportunities for students to develop their potentials. I would like to express my sincere gratitude to all academic and supporting staff in ME department. Thank you for their wholehearted guidance and support.

After having done my bachelors, I continued my education and took up the Masters degree in ME at PolyU. I took part in the Masters exchange program with University of Cincinnati in the US and did a dual degree there in ME as well.
One of the most useful element during my bachelors studies was the exposure to various industrial manufacturing methods and the softwares used in the industry, i.e. the IC courses. This provided me with a broad range of knowledge of different manufacturing methods which aided me in designing the different components of the Hyperloop. Moreover, the trainings on softwares packages such as ANSYS gave me the tools and know how of utilizing them to design better and conduct simulations which gave me the edge over others who had not had prior experience with such advanced softwares.One of the most memorable times in ME were when we did an IC project during the summer in which we created a hand bicycle for the handicapped. This was a great opportunity to create something from scratch with a team of other students. It involved all the different aspects of engineering, from ideation to design to manufacturing and testing. The application of theoretical knowledge to the project allowed us to get our hands “dirty” and gain more experience by doing. In the end, we created a successful hand trike that was powered by hands and could even change gears from recycled bicycles. The user was delighted and we felt we not only learned a great deal but also gave back to the community through engineering.

I am working as an assistant engineer in the company Parsons Brinkerhoff. My working duties include engineering design of different buildings, project management documents, meeting with clients and contractors, testing and commission, etc.
The IC training of the programme of ME department gives me brief idea on engineering design and industrial knowledge. It also helps shorten my Scheme A training period.

After graduation in 2014, I was admitted into the Dragonair Cadet Pilot Programme. I am now undergoing my training in Adelaide, Australia and I expect to graduate in December 2015. Upon graduation, after further training back in Hong Kong, I will work as a Second Officer and operate flights on Dragonair’s Airbus fleet.
During my study at ME Department of PolyU, I have developed a systematic way to tackle problems. I find this skill set particularly useful in my career. As aviation is a dynamic industry, I face different situations in my daily life. Having a systematic method to deal with problems helps me positively identify the problems and rectify them using corresponding solutions. This ensures safe and efficient operation.

The group project, as part of the course requirement of my Master Degree study, provided an opportunity to apply the knowledge in innovative product design and development learnt in the classroom into practice. This effective training helped me understand more in product development and analysis which is essential in my career.

I am so delighted for being a graduate of PolyU Department of Mechanical Engineering. One of the reasons is that the professional knowledge learned from ME supports me to handle a big task in the first week of my job already. The other one is that the manufacturing experiences acquired in IC let me have advantages and differentiate myself from my colleagues who come from other Universities’ ME department. Both are the useful elements for my career development.
The most unforgettable memory during my university study at ME is the opportunity to join the ASME International Student Design Competition 2012 in US arranged by the Department.  It is a very invaluable experience for me to widen my global horizons by exploring the mechanical engineering profession from peers around the world.

I am now working for HK Electric as a Graduate Trainee.  I mainly work in Lamma Power Station and responsible for overhaul of different generation units.  During the first year of training, I explored a lot of new things and can make use of my knowledge acquired in PolyU. ME department offered an all round curriculum for undergraduate students. I wish to encourage current students to make use of the resources in PolyU and gear up yourselves. From my observations, many ME students in PolyU are well-equipped with both knowledge and practical experience to compete with students from other colleges. I wish all of you having a bright future and be proud of being a mechanical engineering student of PolyU.

My most unforgettable experience in university life is to join the IAESTE (The International Association for the Exchange of Students for Technical Experience) Programme. I worked as an overseas intern in Eastern Europe for two months and gained solid technical experience in engineering. I also made friends with people from different countries and learned a lot about the foreign culture and lifestyle. The PolyU Mechanical Engineering Programme is very comprehensive. It helps me to build up a good foundation of engineering knowledge and I find it useful and applicable to my job in power industry.

Before I entered the university, I have never thought of joining any exchange programme during my study. However, under the influence of my friends, I joined this programme held by ME Department to Germany in the second semester in Year Two. This was really an interesting and meaningful experience for me to explore more about the world. During this exchange period, I met people from different countries and experienced many interesting and adventurous journeys.
Thanks to Department of Mechanical Engineering, I experienced a valuable and unforgettable learning in these three years university school life. The Department provided me not only a platform to acquire knowledge about mechanical engineering, but also allowed me to meet life-long friends here.
Teachers are not only the one who deliver knowledge to us, but also the one who share their real experiences and provide useful suggestions to us. All these make me believe our department is full of warmth.

I am a Mechanical Engineering graduate in 2012. I joined Gammon E&M Limited from July 2012. I currently involve in the MTR project (South Island Line). In this project, I am responsible for TECS design and construction work which include drawings, material submission and site supervision. The ME programme is very helpful to me for my current job in the areas such as structural design, air duct sizing and fan pressure calculation etc. Therefore, I would like to thank the ME department and I hope my junior fellows enjoy their studies and have a wonderful future.

Throughout the study at PolyU ME, I joined 1-year sandwich program, internship program, Industrial Centre Training, technical visits to companies in different sectors, product design competition and exchange program. All these provide me a platform to exploit my potentials and strengths.
My final year project topic was post-processing properties of composites and several elective courses related to aircraft system were taken. It helped me to understand the aviation industry at first glance and solid foundation of aircraft system. It certainly arouses my interest to develop my career in this field indeed and gives me a helping hand with the daily challenge now.
There are many learning opportunities at ME, the only thing you need to do is take your step forward and enjoy the journey!

I am currently working in MTR Corporation Limited as Senior Engineer – Rolling Stock. My team is in-charged to prepare the particular specifications of rolling stock, engineering vehicles and depot equipment for new extension lines in Hong Kong. We also do the check and balance to ensure quality delivery of projects.
I have to conduct various of feasibility technical studies on various topics so that a better design can be specified in the PS. My ability to conduct comprehensive analysis was equipped via projects and industrial training in my ME study. Also, the course provided me a good foundation of engineering sense to give fair judgement in technical assessments.